Operating on Snow or Frozen Surfaces SAFETY It is extremely important to be careful when traveling or operating the machine on icy surfaces. Snow-covered or frozen surfaces are slippery. Your ability to maneuver is seriously affected. The machine may not respond as you expect when turning the steering wheel. When frozen ground begins to thaw, the ground becomes soft and could cause a machine to get stuck or tip over. When traveling on frozen surfaces, proceed in the following manner. Travel at a slow, safe speed. Gently operate the levers. Avoid rapid acceleration or braking. Stopping distance is increased during slippery conditions. Give yourself sufficient distance to stop the machine.
When traveling on snow-covered roads, always use tire chains. Avoid deep snow. Be careful not to get trapped in a snow drift. When clearing snow, it may be difficult to determine where the road shoulder ends. Be careful not to slide off the shoulder and get stuck or tip over. Proceed cautiously. When clearing snow, you may not see objects buried in the snow. Proceed cautiously. Even a slight slope may cause the machine to slip out of control. Be particularly careful when working on slopes. When traveling on snow-covered slopes, apply the brakes gently. Reduce the speed and use the engine as a brake while applying the foot brake intermittently (depress the brake intermittently several times).
If necessary, lower the work equipment to the ground to stop the machine. WA430-6 1-37